Chad Baker Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Irvine, California, US

• As a Capture Manager at DZYNE Technologies, I focused on enhancing business development operations and increasing revenue through strategic initiatives and innovative solutions.
• Spearheaded the implementation of Salesforce (SFDC), resulting in improved opportunity management and reporting.
• Secured more than $20M in new revenue by leading more than a dozen strategic proposals and white papers over 18 months.
• Directed capture efforts for two IDIQ contract vehicles with a total value of $195 million, ensuring compliance and maximizing win potential.

Irvine, California, US

• In this role, I was responsible for maintaining project alignment, and ensuring technical excellence in proposal development and assigned projects
• Managed the opportunity pipeline and facilitated weekly status meetings to ensure alignment with division and business development executive leadership.
• Authored multiple white papers for DoD (Department of Defense) customers and US Government Labs, effectively communicating technical solutions.
• Automated mass property reporting with Python scripts, streamlining data collection and analysis.
• Conducted full vehicle structural analyses of Group 4/5 UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) using FEMAP/Nastran.
• Performed preliminary structural sizing of revolutionary manned high-altitude balloon capsule using Hypermesh/Optistruct to assess design feasibility.

Torrance, California, US

• At Divergent 3D, I led efforts to innovate automotive crash structures using advanced technologies and materials.
• Developed a comprehensive roadmap for crash structures, guiding the team from initial development to certification.
• Led a team investigating 3D-printed metal lattice structures for crash applications, achieving improvements in energy absorption and mass reduction.
• Established new vendor relationships with Tier-One suppliers, enhancing collaboration and ensuring high-quality part delivery.

Los Angeles, California, US

• In my role at Arrivo, I led several critical projects developing a new hyperloop-like technology to revolutionize urban mobility.
• Designed and analyzed a test rig to develop and assess a core technology of passive levitation, while mentoring junior engineers and exceeding leadership expectations.
• Played a role at fundraising events by communicating technical project potential to investors.
• Co-invented a patented switching system for a hyperloop-like transportation system, collaborating closely with peers.
• Developed standard operating procedures that outlined guidelines, processes, and methodologies for analyzing and designing vehicle structures.
• Collaborated with peers to develop strategic plans for projects including manufacturing, financial costs, benchmarks, and schedules.

Kent, WA, US

• At Blue Origin, I focused on optimizing the structural design concept and solutions for the New Glenn Tower Erector.
• Developed custom MATLAB scripts and Finite Element Models (FEM), predicting structural stiffness and efficiency.
• Enhanced design solutions through accurate structural analysis and optimization techniques.

Tustin, CA, US

• I was instrumental in leading the design and development of several critical primary structures on the LauncherOne launch vehicle.
• Led the design, analysis, and development of the first stage thrust structure, and payload adapters, ensuring successful delivery of first articles for ground and flight testing.
• Collaborated with the propulsion team to develop a unique solution for the first stage thrust structure enhancing overall system performance while meeting requirements from various parts of the organization.
• Assisted mechanisms lead engineer to simulate separation events for the fairing and stage separation.
• Worked with the manufacturing and production team to create tooling for composite structures and assembly processes.

Hawthorne, California, US

• At SpaceX, I contributed to the reliability and performance of launch ground systems through rigorous analysis.
• Conducted structural analysis using FEMAP/Nastran for launch hold-down mechanisms, improving reliability and ensuring they meet technical requirements.
• Developed design concepts for blast protection solutions, aiming to reduce maintenance costs and enhance reliability.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US

• In my role at B/E Aerospace, I delivered innovative engineering solutions ahead of schedule, improved team efficiency, and drove the development of several critical systems.
• Delivered a prototype chiller product ahead of schedule, through the implementation of agile project management techniques and carrying out daily status meetings.
• Reduced development cycle time by enhancing team collaboration and communication resulting in design improvements.

• As an Analyst Engineer, I focused on improving design and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Resolved design issues and simplified manufacturing processes, reducing fabrication time and costs.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined production and enhanced overall efficiency.

Executive Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

B.S., Mechanical Engineering